Which airports can I use when flying from Phuket City to Cairns?

Flights from Phuket City to Cairns usually depart from Phuket City (HKT) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Phuket City to Cairns?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Phuket City to Cairns.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Phuket City to Cairns?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Phuket City to Cairns route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ฿23,132 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ฿30,270, a difference of ฿7,138. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

Reef Fleet Terminal is one of the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Phuket City to Cairns?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Phuket City to Cairns changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿25,677 to ฿114,123. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Phuket City to Cairns looking right now?

One-way fares from Phuket City to Cairns are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿10,390, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Phuket City and Cairns?

Cairns is 3 hours ahead of Phuket City (Eastern Australia Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿423 for economy cars. Top options include: • Bargain Car Rentals • East Coast Car Rentals • Simba Car Hire • Ace Rental Cars • Budget

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฿25,677

Typical prices: ฿23,124-฿30,281

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Fri 23 Oct - Sun 1 Nov

20:50 - 19:50HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

20h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

07:45 - 20:05CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

15h 20m1 stop Melbourne

฿25,677Multiple Airlines

Fri 23 Oct - Sun 1 Nov

20:50 - 19:50HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

20h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

19:10 - 15:10CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

23h 00m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl

฿26,205Multiple Airlines

Tue 23 Feb - Tue 23 Mar

14:05 - 22:10HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

29h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

09:45 - 09:55CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

27h 10m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

฿29,543Multiple Airlines

Fri 23 Oct - Sun 1 Nov

22:25 - 22:30HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

21h 05m1 stop Melbourne

07:45 - 20:05CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

15h 20m1 stop Melbourne

฿29,972เจ็ทสตาร์

Tue 23 Feb - Tue 23 Mar

20:20 - 22:10HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

22h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

06:40 - 13:10CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

33h 30m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne Singapore Changi

฿31,790Multiple Airlines

Sat 20 Feb - Mon 22 Mar

15:35 - 05:45HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

11h 10m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

09:00 - 20:05CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

14h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

฿31,955Multiple Airlines

Tue 23 Feb - Tue 23 Mar

14:45 - 17:15HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

23h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

18:20 - 07:50CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

฿35,161Singapore Airlines

Fri 26 Feb - Mon 22 Mar

15:35 - 05:45HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

11h 10m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

09:00 - 20:05CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

14h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

฿35,326Multiple Airlines

Sat 20 Feb - Sat 20 Mar

08:40 - 17:15HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

29h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

18:20 - 19:35CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

28h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

฿37,606Singapore Airlines

Sun 21 Feb - Mon 22 Mar

08:40 - 17:15HKT Phuket City-CNS Cairns

29h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

18:20 - 07:50CNS Cairns-HKT Phuket City

16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

฿38,961Singapore Airlines

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Phuket City to Cairns?

เจ็ทสตาร์ (฿29,972) and Singapore Airlines (฿35,161) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Phuket City to Cairns according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Phuket City to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Phuket City to Cairns?
Flights from Phuket City to Cairns usually depart from Phuket City (HKT) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Phuket City to Cairns?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Phuket City to Cairns.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Phuket City to Cairns?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Phuket City to Cairns route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ฿23,132 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ฿30,270, a difference of ฿7,138. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Cairns?
Reef Fleet Terminal is one of the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.
Do I need a passport to fly from Phuket City to Cairns?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Phuket City to Cairns changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿25,677 to ฿114,123. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Phuket City to Cairns looking right now?
One-way fares from Phuket City to Cairns are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿10,390, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Phuket City and Cairns?
Cairns is 3 hours ahead of Phuket City (Eastern Australia Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?
Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿423 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Ace Rental Cars
• Budget

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average ฿23,132 – about ฿7,138 less than Monday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cairns Airport.
- Cairns Colonial Club Resort
- Cairns Sheridan Hotel

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